"To explore Zhongshan Road is to discover half of Xiamen's evolving story." Since its establishment in 1925, this business street has extended all the way to the coast, maintaining its unwavering status as the city's premier commercial and economic hub. The sea breeze brings more than a salty freshness; it carries architectural inspirations from Southeast Asia to a modernizing Xiamen. The arcaded streets stand as the most striking embodiment of this cultural fusion. Their distinctive "high-front, low-back" profile buffers against the sea breeze, while the ornate motifs on their facades celebrate a unique heritage, where the enduring influence of the sea meets traditional Chinese artistry.

Visitor Experiences

1. Regularly scheduled activities include organized "Arcade City Walk" tours and an "International Cultural Ambassador" program that offers immersive experiences in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Arcade culture.

2. Concert Series in the Zhongshan Road Arcades: This regular series features cross-cultural music events where Chinese and international young musicians collaborate in joint performances on a fusion of Chinese and Western, classical and modern instruments.

Features

1. Zhongshan Road, as Fujian's pioneering district dedicated to inbound tourism, boasts a multilingual volunteer team to help international guests navigate and deeply appreciate the stories of Xiamen.

2. The experience is hassle-free, with foreign currency acceptance at over 70 merchants and the option of instant tax refunds at multiple locations.

A Culinary Guide

Huang Zehe Peanut Soup: Served at a time-honored shop, the peanut soup is sweet yet light. Pairing with fried dough sticks helps elevate it to a classic.

Yuehua Shacha Noodles: Renowned for its rich and savory broth base, generously topped with fish balls and tender pork collar. A definitive benchmark for Xiamen-style Shacha noodles.

1980 Braised Pork Rice Dumplings: Stuffed with a hearty mix of mushrooms, chestnuts, egg yolk, and dried shrimp, these dumplings offer a delightfully layered texture.

Lianhuan Oyster Omelette (in the Jukou Street): This classic street-food dish features plump oysters wok-fried with sweet potato starch into a crisp pancake, perfectly complemented by a side of Xiamen's own chili sauce.

Muscovy duck and Frozen Bamboo Shoots (Minnan Style): Essential local delicacies for an authentic taste of Minnan (Southern Fujian) cuisine.